Find an event venue in the DMV

Tell us how many guests you have and what matters, and we will narrow a researched list of DMV venues. Then check the affordable community-center programs below, the option most people never think to look at.

Always confirm the current price and the outside-food policy on the venue's own page before you book. Policies change by site, and for our events the caterer rule is the one that matters most.

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8 Chains North Winery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Waterford, VA up to 130

Good for: Wedding, vow renewal, elopement, reception

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AC Hotel National Harbor Washington, DC Area

Hotel / Resort

National Harbor, MD up to 120

Good for: Wedding, reception, private event

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Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Accokeek, MD up to 400

Good for: Banquet, dance, anniversary, retirement, birthday, wedding, conference, reunion, community meeting

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Airlie

Hotel / Resort

Warrenton, VA up to 280

Good for: Wedding, reception, meeting, private event

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Aix La Chapelle Farm

Farm / Barn / Estate

Poolesville, MD up to 260

Good for: Wedding, rehearsal dinner, milestone celebration, corporate gathering, private event

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Amani Event Center

Convention / Large Event Center

Beltsville, MD up to 80

Good for: Birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, memorial, community-minded gathering | Birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, memorial, family gathering

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American Legion Post 10

Religious / Social Hall

Manassas, VAcapacity: ask from $250

Good for: Birthday, meeting, reception, family event, retirement

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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Annapolis, MD up to 150

Good for: Wedding, corporate event, seminar, family gathering

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Argyle Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Arlington Mill Community Center

Community / Government

Arlington, VA up to 60 from $75

Good for: Birthday, shower, meeting, gathering, reception depending on room

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ART DC

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC up to 300

Good for: Birthday, rehearsal dinner, product launch, reception, private party

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Ashburn Recreation & Community Center

Community / Government

Ashburn, VAcapacity: ask from $35

Good for: Birthday, shower, gathering, meeting, class, reception depending on space

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Attaboy Barrel House

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Frederick, MD up to 165

Good for: Wedding, rehearsal dinner, holiday party, corporate event

alcohol ok outside caterer

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Audrey Moore Rec Center

Community / Government

Annandale, VA up to 60 from $75

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Aura Events Venue DMV

Other / Mixed

Beltsville, MD up to 130 from $1,200

Good for: Birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, reception, celebration

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Baden Volunteer Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Brandywine, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, reception, birthday, reunion, business meeting, baby shower | Outdoor birthday, reunion, company picnic, crab feast, family gathering

alcohol ok

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Belmont Manor & Historic Park

Farm / Barn / Estate

Elkridge, MDcapacity: ask from $7,000

Good for: Wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, reunion, company picnic, private event

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Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Beltsville, MD up to 200

Good for: Meeting, birthday, wedding, quinceañera, special event

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BlackRock Center for the Arts

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Germantown, MD up to 500

Good for: Performance, fundraiser, reception, corporate event, private celebration

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Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast

Waterfront / Cruise

Solomons, MD up to 100

Good for: Wedding, rehearsal dinner, private dinner, small meeting

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Blue Hill Farm

Farm / Barn / Estate

Waterford, VA up to 200

Good for: Wedding weekend, ceremony, reception

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Bluejacket

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Washington, DC up to 250

Good for: Birthday, dinner, reception, company event | Small birthday, dinner, happy hour, reception | Intimate birthday, lunch, dinner, reception | Wedding, holiday party, corporate event, large celebration

alcohol ok

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Boswell Hall

Convention / Large Event Center

Bowie, MD up to 300

Good for: Wedding reception, dance, meeting, banquet, birthday

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Bread Studios DMV

Independent Event Venue

Laurel, MD up to 50 from $320

Good for: Proposal, shower, private dinner, workshop, light celebration

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Brookside Gardens

Community / Government

Wheaton, MD up to 120

Good for: Wedding, reception, shower, social event, memorial

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Butterfly Ridge Elementary School

Community / Government

Frederick, MDcapacity: ask from $15

Good for: Sports party, birthday, gathering | Small birthday, meeting, gathering

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Café Riggs

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC up to 30

Good for: Birthday, dinner, meeting

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Calvert County Fairgrounds

Convention / Large Event Center

Prince Frederick, MD up to 300

Good for: Wedding, luncheon, retirement party, community event

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Calvert Elks Lodge No. 2620

Religious / Social Hall

Prince Frederick, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, birthday, reunion, banquet

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Capitol View-Homewood Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Kensington, MD up to 149 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Capitoline Center

Community / Government

Ellicott City, MD up to 136 from $10

Good for: Meeting, birthday, shower, reception, ceremony, community gathering

alcohol ok

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Carmine's Washington DC

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 250

Good for: Birthday, wedding-related dinner, large family event

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Celebrations at the Bay

Waterfront / Cruise

Pasadena, MD up to 400

Good for: Wedding, reception, large celebration | Wedding, reception | Intimate wedding, reception

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Charles Houston Recreation Center

Community / Government

Alexandria, VAcapacity: ask from $149

Good for: Children's birthday / family party

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Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility

Community / Government

Alexandria, VAcapacity: ask from $149

Good for: Children's birthday / family party

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ChurchKey

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 150

Good for: Birthday reception, holiday party, corporate gathering

alcohol ok

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ChurchKey / Mallard

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 22

Good for: Intimate dinner, business meeting, happy hour

alcohol ok

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Circle D Farm

Farm / Barn / Estate

Woodbine, MD up to 500

Good for: Wedding, reception, reunion, large celebration

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City of Falls Church Community Center

Community / Government

Falls Church, VA up to 75 from $30

Good for: Birthday, shower, meeting, gathering

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Clarksburg Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Clarksburg, MD up to 90 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center

Community / Government

Sterling, VA up to 100 from $35

Good for: Birthday, shower, gathering, meeting, class, reception depending on space

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Clyde's of Gallery Place

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 140

Good for: Birthday, rehearsal dinner, corporate event

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Courthaus Social

Restaurant / Private Dining

Arlington, VA up to 445

Good for: Birthday, shower, happy hour, social gathering, corporate event

alcohol ok

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Courtyard by Marriott Waldorf

Hotel / Resort

Waldorf, MD up to 40

Good for: Small wedding, shower, party, meeting

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Cub Run Rec Center

Community / Government

Chantilly, VA up to 85 from $65

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Dawn on the Chesapeake

Waterfront / Cruise

Lexington Park, MD up to 150

Good for: Wedding, reception, private celebration

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District Architecture Center

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 250

Good for: Celebration, corporate event, meeting, reception, presentation

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District Winery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Washington, DC up to 40

Good for: Shower, birthday, rehearsal dinner, meeting, wine event

alcohol ok

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Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Fairfax, VA up to 65

Good for: Party, meeting, dinner, private gathering

alcohol ok

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Dulany's Overlook

Farm / Barn / Estate

Frederick, MD up to 200 from $7,000

Good for: Wedding, reception

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Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Dunkirk, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, birthday, reunion, community event

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Eaton DC

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC up to 400

Good for: Wedding, screening, retreat, party, conference, meeting

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Effingham Manor Winery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Nokesville, VA up to 100

Good for: Wedding, ceremony, reception

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Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center

Community / Government

Waldorf area, MDcapacity: ask from $60

Good for: Birthday, family gathering, church group, group party, team event

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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Community / Government

Chantilly, VA up to 92 from $1,000

Good for: Wedding, reception, party, memorial, meeting

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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Community / Government

Chantilly, VA up to 135 from $20

Good for: Wedding, reception, party, meeting | Birthday, workshop, small gathering, meeting | Birthday, picnic, casual gathering | Small ceremony, gathering, presentation

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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Community / Government

Chantilly, VA up to 30 from $60

Good for: Birthday, picnic, family gathering

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Fairlington Community Center

Community / Government

Arlington, VA up to 60 from $75

Good for: Birthday, shower, meeting, gathering, reception depending on room

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Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC, DC up to 350

Good for: Wedding, reception, gala, shower

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Fluegel Alumni Center

Hotel / Resort

Annapolis, MD up to 350

Good for: Wedding, reunion, banquet, corporate event | Dinner, reception, meeting, private event

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Frying Pan Farm Park

Farm / Barn / Estate

Herndon, VA up to 180 from $245

Good for: Large birthday, reunion, shower, picnic

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Frying Pan Farm Park

Farm / Barn / Estate

Herndon, VA up to 75 from $90

Good for: Birthday, picnic, casual shower

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Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center

Farm / Barn / Estate

Herndon, VA up to 110 from $75

Good for: Wedding, reception, shower, birthday | Birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, meeting

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Gallery O on H

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 135

Good for: Wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, private event, cocktail event

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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Hotel / Resort

National Harbor, MD up to 10000

Good for: Convention, gala, wedding, major reception | Wedding, gala, reception, corporate event | Wedding, gala, conference, large reception

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George Washington Rec Center

Community / Government

Alexandria, VA up to 20 from $55

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Glenmont Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Wheaton, MD up to 180 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Hotel / Resort

Middleburg, VA up to 200

Good for: Wedding, reception, destination weekend

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Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School

Community / Government

Frederick, MDcapacity: ask from $15

Good for: Sports party, birthday, gathering | Small birthday, meeting, gathering

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Graces Event Center

Convention / Large Event Center

Waldorf, MD up to 430

Good for: Wedding, reception, anniversary, birthday, corporate or church event

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Green Acres Center

Community / Government

Fairfax, VAcapacity: ask from $50

Good for: Baby shower, party, dance, recital, private event | Large party, family event, recreation event

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Green Spring Gardens

Community / Government

Alexandria, VA up to 100 from $140

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Community / Government

Annandale, VA up to 50 from $200

Good for: Birthday, meeting, special gathering

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HighPoint at 1333

Independent Event Venue

Washington, DC up to 200

Good for: Wedding, reception, private celebration, corporate event

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Hilton Garden Inn Solomons

Hotel / Resort

Dowell, MD up to 200

Good for: Wedding, banquet, meeting, reception

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Historic London Town & Gardens

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Edgewater, MD up to 150

Good for: Wedding, reception, waterfront celebration | Family celebration, reunion, group event | Retreat, lecture, art show, meeting, small celebration

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Hook Hall

Other / Mixed

Washington, DC up to 1375 from $55

Good for: Wedding, bridal shower, engagement party, birthday, community gathering, corporate event

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Howard L. Turner American Legion Post 276

Religious / Social Hall

Severn, MD up to 240 from $550

Good for: Wedding reception, birthday, banquet, holiday party, fundraiser, meeting, retirement

alcohol ok

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ilili DC

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 195

Good for: Wedding-related event, party, reception

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Indian Spring Terrace Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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International Spy Museum

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC, DC up to 250 from $15,000

Good for: Wedding, reception, corporate gala

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Jaleo DC

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 145

Good for: Private party, corporate event

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 120

Good for: Dinner, reception, corporate event

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John Lyon VFW Post 3150

Religious / Social Hall

Arlington, VA up to 93

Good for: Private party, reunion, corporate gathering, retirement, military hail/farewell

alcohol ok

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Kemp Mill Estates Park Activity Building

Farm / Barn / Estate

Wheaton, MD up to 75 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Kurtz's Beach

Waterfront / Cruise

Pasadena, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, reception, banquet, private event | Wedding ceremony, outdoor celebration

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L'Ardente

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 70

Good for: Dinner, birthday, corporate event

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Lackey Indoor Pool

Community / Government

Indian Head, MDcapacity: ask from $300

Good for: Birthday, family gathering, church group, group party, team event

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Lake Anne Brew House

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Reston, VAcapacity: ask

Good for: Birthday, casual gathering, brewery event

alcohol ok

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Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Company 10

Religious / Social Hall

Laurel, MD up to 100

Good for: Bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, corporate meeting, retirement

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Library of Congress

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 1200

Good for: Gala, reception, formal event

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Lincoln Elementary School

Community / Government

Frederick, MDcapacity: ask from $15

Good for: Sports party, birthday, gathering | Small birthday, meeting, gathering

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Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Olney, MD up to 300

Good for: Wedding-related gathering, birthday, private party, corporate event

alcohol ok

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Lorton Volunteer Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Lorton, VA up to 213

Good for: Birthday, shower, reception, family gathering, community event | Birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, meeting, smaller gathering | Birthday, shower, reception, meeting, community event

alcohol ok outside caterer

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Lubber Run Community Center

Community / Government

Arlington, VA up to 80 from $50

Good for: Birthday, shower, meeting, gathering, reception depending on room

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M Lounge Events - Bowie

Independent Event Venue

Bowie, MD up to 250 from $300

Good for: Wedding, baby shower, bridal shower, corporate event, memorial, birthday, product launch | Proposal, birthday dinner, small business event, corporate meeting, micro-event | Birthday, girls' night, youth outing, content event, corporate event

outside caterer

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M Lounge Events - Capitol Heights

Other / Mixed

Capitol Heights, MD up to 100 from $800

Good for: Birthday, anniversary, celebration of life, baby shower, bridal shower, sweet sixteen, holiday party

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Marriott Ranch

Farm / Barn / Estate

Hume, VA up to 2000

Good for: Wedding, reception, meeting, private event

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Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad

Religious / Social Hall

Laurel, MD up to 125

Good for: Birthday, shower, wedding reception, family gathering, banquet

alcohol ok

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Mayor Jayne H. Plank Kensington Cabin Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Kensington, MD up to 49 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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McClintock Distilling

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Frederick, MDcapacity: ask

Good for: Birthday, reception, corporate gathering, tasting event

alcohol ok

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Meadowbrook Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Chevy Chase, MD up to 150 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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MGM National Harbor

Hotel / Resort

Oxon Hill, MD up to 1800

Good for: Wedding, gala, corporate event, meeting, large private event

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Mi Vida District Wharf

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 400

Good for: Wedding-related party, reception, large celebration

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Muslim Community Center

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MDcapacity: ask from $300

Good for: Family gathering, community event, memorial, meeting, celebration consistent with facility rules | Small outdoor gathering, family celebration, community event

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National Building Museum

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC, DC up to 2000

Good for: Large wedding, gala, convention, reception

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National Museum of Women in the Arts

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC, DC up to 250

Good for: Wedding, gala, reception

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Norbeck-Muncaster Mill Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Norbeck, MD up to 80 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Norwood Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Bethesda, MD up to 64 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Oakmont Rec Center

Community / Government

Oakton, VA up to 120 from $50

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Officina

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 125

Good for: Wedding-related dinner, reception, party

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Old Ebbitt Grill

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 225

Good for: Reception, dinner, celebration

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Old Ox Brewery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Ashburn, VA up to 140

Good for: Birthday, company event, casual gathering

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Old Village Barn

Farm / Barn / Estate

Mechanicsville, MD up to 50

Good for: Wedding, reception, private celebration

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Opulent Premiere Event Hall

Other / Mixed

Manassas, VA up to 150 from $900

Good for: Wedding, anniversary, birthday, quinceañera, business seminar, bridal shower, baby shower

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Patrick Henry Recreation Center

Community / Government

Alexandria, VAcapacity: ask from $149

Good for: Children's birthday / family party

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Perigeaux Vineyard & Winery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

St. Leonard, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, reception, winery celebration

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Perry Belmont House

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC, DC up to 150

Good for: Wedding, reception, gala

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Phillips-Kleiner VFW Post 5627

Religious / Social Hall

College Park, MD up to 50

Good for: Small birthday, shower, family gathering, meeting

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Pilgrim Hills Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Colesville, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Pinecrest Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 75 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Pinstripes Bethesda

Restaurant / Private Dining

Bethesda, MDcapacity: ask

Good for: Birthday, shower, wedding-related event, corporate gathering

alcohol ok

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Planet Word

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 278

Good for: Reception, dinner, museum event

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Port Tobacco Recreation Center

Community / Government

Port Tobacco, MDcapacity: ask from $75

Good for: Birthday, family gathering, church group, group party, team event

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President Lincoln's Cottage

Farm / Barn / Estate

Washington, DC, DCcapacity: ask from $6,950

Good for: Wedding, reception, historic event

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Prism Annapolis

Independent Event Venue

Annapolis, MD up to 175

Good for: Wedding, birthday, shower, workshop, presentation, company gathering

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Providence Rec Center

Community / Government

Falls Church, VA up to 155 from $75

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Quince Orchard Valley Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Gaithersburg, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Red's Table

Restaurant / Private Dining

Reston, VA up to 200

Good for: Birthday, anniversary, dinner, meeting | Birthday, anniversary, social event | Large private dinner, celebration, corporate event

alcohol ok

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Rentals at Cedar Lane

Independent Event Venue

Bethesda, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, corporate meeting, nonprofit fundraiser, gala, private celebration

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Residence Inn Waldorf

Hotel / Resort

Waldorf, MD up to 35

Good for: Small wedding-related gathering, meeting, rehearsal social

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Rockwood Manor Retreats & Events

Farm / Barn / Estate

Potomac, MD up to 120 from $1,380

Good for: Wedding, reception, celebration, holiday party, retreat

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Rubell Museum DC

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 200

Good for: Reception, art event, private event

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Silver Branch Lagerhaus & Biergarten

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Silver Spring, MDcapacity: ask

Good for: Birthday, graduation, newborn celebration, wedding-related event, anniversary, office party

alcohol ok

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Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 320

Good for: Wedding, reception, festival, civic event, conference, private celebration

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Sligo Avenue Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Silver Spring, MD up to 120 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Smithsonian National Zoo

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 1000

Good for: Gala, reception, corporate event

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Smokey Glen Farm

Farm / Barn / Estate

Gaithersburg, MD up to 7000

Good for: Corporate picnic, reunion, fundraiser, large celebration

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Solomons Rescue Squad and Fire Department

Religious / Social Hall

Solomons, MD up to 150

Good for: Wedding, reception, banquet, community event

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Spencerville-Mildred Pumphery Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Spencerville, MD up to 70 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Spring Hill Rec Center

Community / Government

McLean, VA up to 41 from $75

Good for: Birthday, gathering, shower, reception, meeting depending on room

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Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Thurmont, MD up to 300

Good for: Wedding, reception, birthday, anniversary, reunion, corporate event, shower

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St. John's Episcopal Church

Religious / Social Hall

Beltsville, MD up to 80

Good for: Wedding, engagement party, baby shower, birthday, poetry reading, recital, meeting

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Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206

Religious / Social Hall

Chesapeake Beach, MD up to 275

Good for: Wedding, reunion, birthday, reception

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Studio Gallery

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 100

Good for: Wedding shower, reception, dinner, fundraiser, conference, holiday party, workshop

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TAKODA Shaw

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 60

Good for: Birthday, social gathering, corporate event

alcohol ok

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Ted's Bulletin Reston

Restaurant / Private Dining

Reston, VA up to 40

Good for: Birthday, brunch, family event, meeting

alcohol ok

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The Barn at Parkers Creek

Farm / Barn / Estate

Port Republic, MD up to 80

Good for: Wedding, shower, corporate gathering, private celebration

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The Barns at Wolf Trap

Farm / Barn / Estate

Vienna, VA up to 400

Good for: Reception, banquet, performance, corporate event | Reception, dinner, private event

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The Bazaar by José Andrés

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 300

Good for: Luxury private dinner, reception, gala

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The Carlyle Club

Restaurant / Private Dining

Alexandria, VAcapacity: ask

Good for: Wedding, birthday, corporate party, reception

alcohol ok

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The Hall at Huntingtown

Religious / Social Hall

Huntingtown, MD up to 275

Good for: Wedding, anniversary, reunion, birthday, business function

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The Hay-Adams

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC, DC up to 200

Good for: Wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, diplomatic/private event

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The Lake House

Independent Event Venue

Reston, VA up to 145 from $175

Good for: Wedding, celebration, retreat, workshop, private function

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The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek

Community / Government

Boyds, MD up to 120 from $748

Good for: Wedding, reception, shower, celebration, business event

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The Urban Winery of Silver Spring

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Silver Spring, MD up to 80

Good for: Birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, baby shower, rehearsal dinner, corporate event

alcohol ok

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The Ven at Embassy Row

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC up to 150

Good for: Small wedding, social event, meeting, reception

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The Villa

Convention / Large Event Center

Beltsville, MD up to 250

Good for: Wedding, sweet 16, anniversary, nonprofit gala, corporate event

alcohol ok

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The Watergate Hotel

Hotel / Resort

Washington, DC, DCcapacity: ask from $25

Good for: Wedding, reception, gala

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The Woodlands at Algonkian

Community / Government

Sterling, VA up to 200

Good for: Wedding, reception, private celebration

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Tilden Woods Local Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Potomac, MD up to 96 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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Tito Studios & Event

Independent Event Venue

Laurel, MD up to 115 from $190

Good for: Bridal shower, baby shower, wedding reception, funeral reception, birthday, gender reveal, meeting, graduation

outside caterer

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Torpedo Factory Art Center

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Alexandria, VA up to 1000

Good for: Large wedding, reception, gala

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UPSIDE on Moore

Independent Event Venue

Arlington, VA up to 650

Good for: Wedding, milestone celebration, reception, happy hour, corporate event

alcohol ok

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Veirs Mill Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Wheaton-Glenmont, MD up to 180 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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VFW Post 2562 Silver Spring Memorial Post

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Silver Spring, MD up to 120

Good for: Wedding reception, birthday, quinceañera, special event

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VFW Post 7589

Religious / Social Hall

Manassas, VA up to 99 from $100

Good for: Baby shower, birthday, business meeting, reunion, wedding reception, quinceañera

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Villa Yara

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 100

Good for: Dinner, birthday, shower, celebration

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VisArts

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Rockville, MD up to 160

Good for: Reception, celebration, corporate event, art event

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Visitation Hotel Frederick

Hotel / Resort

Frederick, MD up to 180

Good for: Wedding, reception, rehearsal event

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Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center

Community / Government

Waldorf, MDcapacity: ask from $60

Good for: Birthday, family gathering, church group, group party, team event

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Walter Reed Community Center

Community / Government

Arlington, VA up to 42 from $50

Good for: Birthday, shower, meeting, gathering, reception depending on room

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Washington National Cathedral

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Washington, DC up to 1500

Good for: Historic/landmark event

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Wheaton-Claridge Park Activity Building

Community / Government

Wheaton, MD up to 150 from $30

Good for: Birthday, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, reception, family gathering, meeting

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White Vine Venue

Other / Mixed

East Riverdale, MD up to 120 from $1,200

Good for: Baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, reception, graduation, birthday, reunion, corporate event

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Whitehall

Farm / Barn / Estate

Annapolis, MDcapacity: ask from $25,750

Good for: Luxury wedding, corporate reception, private celebration

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Whittier Elementary School

Community / Government

Frederick, MDcapacity: ask from $15

Good for: Sports party, birthday, gathering | Small birthday, meeting, gathering

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William Howzdy Memorial Hall - Glenn Dale Fire Association

Historic / Museum / Cultural

Glenn Dale, MD up to 180 from $6

Good for: Banquet, birthday, celebration, meeting, church gathering, repast

alcohol ok outside caterer

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Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Winery / Brewery / Distillery

Leesburg, VA up to 30

Good for: Intimate wedding, rehearsal dinner, celebration

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Zaytinya

Restaurant / Private Dining

Washington, DC up to 220

Good for: Reception, private party, corporate event

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On a budget? Start with community-center programs

Every county and city runs a hall-rental program, the affordable option, each a full list of halls with real capacities and prices on its own site. Pick your area to jump straight to the booking page.

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Montgomery County, MDCommunity centersBudget

Montgomery County Recreation, social hall rentals

About 22 rec centers with social halls. Rentals include tables, chairs, and a warming kitchen; DJs and bands are allowed, and beer, wine, and champagne are permitted at most sites (confirm the one you pick). Book up to 6 months ahead. Call 240-777-4980.

Outside food: Yes, bring your own caterer (warming kitchen included at many)

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Montgomery County, MDHistoric & uniqueBudget

Montgomery Parks, park activity buildings

Activity buildings and historic structures in the county park system, a step up in character from a plain hall, still affordable.

Outside food: Varies by building, confirm when booking

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Prince George's County, MDCommunity centersBudget

Prince George's County (M-NCPPC), community center rentals

46 staffed community centers with rentable rooms and halls. A refundable $200 security deposit applies; book through PARKS DIRECT. Call 301-699-2255.

Outside food: Usually yes for social halls, confirm the site

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Prince George's County, MDHistoric & uniqueMid-range

Venues of Prince George's (M-NCPPC), ballrooms & mansions

Historic mansions, ballrooms, and unique spaces for weddings and larger celebrations, run by the county parks system.

Outside food: Varies by venue, ask

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Washington, DCCommunity centersBudget

Washington DC Parks & Recreation (DPR), recreation center rentals

Rent rooms and halls in DC recreation centers, generally 2 to 6 months ahead. Some spaces are instantly reservable online; larger rooms are reviewed by a permit officer. Call 202-673-7647.

Outside food: Confirm per room; social/multipurpose rooms usually allow catering

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Arlington, VACommunity centersBudget

Arlington County community center room rentals

Rooms of many sizes for parties and celebrations. Fairlington Community Center, for example, has multipurpose rooms holding from 6 to 72 people, plus a gym.

Outside food: Confirm per room

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Alexandria, VACommunity centersBudget

City of Alexandria facility & park rentals

Recreation center rooms and park facilities for events. Call the Registration & Reservation Office at 703-746-5414 for availability.

Outside food: Confirm per facility

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Fairfax, VAEvent & banquet hallMid-range

Fairfax County Park Authority facility rentals

Banquet and meeting rooms (including golf-club rooms), historic properties, and nature centers across the county.

Outside food: Varies, some sites require in-house catering, ask

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Fairfax, VAEvent & banquet hallMid-range

City of Fairfax, Sherwood Community Center & venues

The Sherwood Community Center is a popular Fairfax event venue with a large hall, alongside other city rental spaces.

Outside food: Confirm with the venue

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Prince George's County, MDCultural / artsMid-range

Prince George's Community College, Center for Performing Arts

Five performance venues plus reception spaces for celebrations, performances, and meetings.

Outside food: Ask; reception spaces available

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